All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 62
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NewsFoyles plans new flagship store as profits slump
Book retailer Foyles has posted a slump in profits due to construction works impacting sales at its Charing Cross branch as it plans to open a new flagship store less than 100 metres away.
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NewsAnalysis: Overseas success for beauty retailer Lush
The beauty products retailer continues to build sales and narrow UK retail losses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: HMV set for a difficult new year
HMV today revealed in its first half update that a less than bumper Christmas trading period so far will make it “probable” that it will breach its banking covenants in January and April.
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NewsUK shoppers are biggest online spenders, OfCom reveals
UK shoppers spend more money online than any other “major” country, a report by OfCom has revealed.
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NewsTopshop to open first Hong Kong store next year
Topshop is set to open its first store in Hong Kong next year in its next step towards becoming a “global brand”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Ride-Away?
Online equestrian retailer Ride-Away, newly acquired by Pets at Home, may not be a well-known brand outside of its strong Yorkshire base but it is set for rapid expansion as its new owner seeks to take the brand nationwide.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood on the Ride-Away acquisition
Pets at Home has bought equestrian etailer Ride-Away. The deal is expected to bolster its specialist credentials and complement its strong pet offer. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Nick Wood about his growth plans for the online business.
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NewsShopping centre footfall down as customers move online
Footfall dropped 1.7% last week as customer numbers in shopping centres fell on last year.
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NewsPets at Home buys equestrian etailer Ride-Away
Pets at Home has acquired online and catalogue equestrian retailer Ride-Away, which is expected to “significantly expand” the retailer’s specialist credentials.
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NewsWickes posts 5.8% like-for-like fall
Travis Perkins’ retail division, which largely comprises DIY chain Wickes, posted a like-for-like sales fall of 5.8% for the 11 months to the end of November.
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NewsPoundland mulls own brand food offer
Poundland is mulling launching an own brand food label as it plans to add new categories to its offer.
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NewsChristmas shopper West End spend hits £150m at the weekend
Shoppers spent £150m in the West End over the weekend as they stocked up on festive goodies with two weekends to go before Christmas.
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NewsGreetings card retailer CardZone acquires Special Occasion
Greetings card retailer CardZone has bought rival Special Occasion, which is expected to boost turnover to £9m.
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InterviewQ&A: Feelunique will "aggressively" grow UK revenue following sale, says chief executive Aaron Chatterley
Online health and beauty retailer Feelunique.com has sold a majority stake in the business to Palamon Capital Partners and Sirius Equity. With £10m of investment set to be ploughed into the business, Retail Week speaks to co-founder and chief executive Aaron Chatterley about its growth plans.
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NewsStaples pilots drop-in office areas in store
Office supply and stationery retailer Staples is opening drop-in business lounges to allow people to work in its stores.
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NewsFeelunique.com bought in £26m private equity deal
Online beauty retailer Feelunique.com has been bought in a deal led by Palamon Capital Partners that has valued the business as £26m.
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NewsAlliance Boots extends loan facilities
Alliance Boots has extended over £5bn worth of loan facilities by up to three years, as its own brand No7 makes its debut in Walgreens stores in the US.
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GalleryIn pictures: Very.co.uk takes first step into physical retail with shopping wall
Online retailer Very is making the most of empty space on the high street to launch digital shopping walls.
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NewsM&S prepares for peak mobile shopping hour during X Factor final
Marks & Spencer predicts the peak shopping hour for mobile devices will hit at 8pm in Sunday, during the X Factor live final.
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NewsBluewater extension plans submitted
Plans to extend Bluewater shopping centre by 330,000 sq ft are moving forward after owner Lend Lease submitted the planning application today.